How to Plan the Perfect Trip to Kyoto, Japan
Need help planning a trip to Kyoto, Japan but not sure where to begin? Whether you’re visiting for 1-day as a stopover or a week, we’ve got the tips & info you need.
This page features our best resources, including our Ultimate 2019 Kyoto, Japan Planning Guide. Rest assured that you’ve made a great decision to visit–Kyoto is our favorite city on earth!
Kyoto is the quintessential Japanese cultural experience. Here are important things first-timers should know while planning to set expectations accordingly.
Our Kyoto, Japan planning guide covers everything you need to know. Best temples & shrines, transportation hacks, where to eat, crowd info, and more.
Our Kyoto, Japan itineraries offer 1-day & multi-day plans and walking tours, covering best-of temples, shrines, museums, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and more.
Choosing the best hotel, ryokan, Airbnb, or other place to stay is important. We offer our favorite hotels and other accommodations, plus areas of Kyoto we recommend.
Kyoto has four seasons, with swings in weather and crowds. Popular times to visit are cherry blossom and fall colors. We cover best dates to avoid congestion.
Visiting Japan is not cheap. With that said, it is possible to do Kyoto on a tighter budget, and in here we cover money-saving tips for that.
Tips for enjoying Kyoto’s tranquility and avoiding crowds. It’s imperative that you have strategy and don’t just show up to popular temples in the middle of the day.
Kyoto, Japan has restaurants for all budgets, from cheap ramen to expensive kaiseki dinners. This covers the best tempura, udon, ramen, sushi, tea, coffee, and more.
There are 2,000 temples in Kyoto, and you’ll only see a small fraction of them. We cover the top 52 that are very good and could ‘wow’ you. Plus, which to skip.
Our packing list includes travel gadgets, unique items, and clothing suggestions for Kyoto’s climate. This will save you money and make you more comfortable!